Students will read address independent reading requirements for the course that will help them to select and read grade-level texts independently. (CCSS RL10.10)
Quarter 1- Free Choice (Journal with 15-20 solid entries) Quarter 2- Class Read (Journal with 15-20 solid entries, Socratic circles, final essay) Quarter 3- Book Clubs! (Journal with 15-20 solid entries, book club meetings) Quarter 4- Book Clubs or Class Read (Journal with 15-20 solid entries, Socratic circles or book club meetings, final essay/project)
In a couple days, we will go to the library for a bit to give students the opportunity to check out books. (We will also comment on blogs then!) If you have any books that belong to the library, BRING THEM BACK!!! You will not be able to check out a book if you have any outstanding debt.
You also might consider bringing a book of your own. You may read an actual book or one on an e-reader or tablet. You will not be permitted to read on your phone.
Essential Question
What is your relationship with reading?Standards
Students will read address independent reading requirements for the course that will help them to select and read grade-level texts independently. (CCSS RL10.10)Bellwork
Do the Daily Edit!Requirements
Discuss independent reading requirements.What is a reading journal?
Course Reading Requirements
Quarter 1- Free Choice (Journal with 15-20 solid entries)Quarter 2- Class Read (Journal with 15-20 solid entries, Socratic circles, final essay)
Quarter 3- Book Clubs! (Journal with 15-20 solid entries, book club meetings)
Quarter 4- Book Clubs or Class Read (Journal with 15-20 solid entries, Socratic circles or book club meetings, final essay/project)
Today's Anchor Text
Read Sherman Alexie's essay, "The Joy of Reading and Writing: Superman and Me." Make sure to read actively! Annotate!With a partner, answer questions 1 and 2 at the end of the essay.
Looking Ahead
In a couple days, we will go to the library for a bit to give students the opportunity to check out books. (We will also comment on blogs then!) If you have any books that belong to the library, BRING THEM BACK!!! You will not be able to check out a book if you have any outstanding debt.You also might consider bringing a book of your own. You may read an actual book or one on an e-reader or tablet. You will not be permitted to read on your phone.